NYT Mini Crossword today: solutions for Friday, May 16.

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      Enjoy crossword puzzles but don’t have the entire day to dedicate to completing a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s where The Mini comes in!

      The Mini is a condensed version of the New York Times’ famous crossword puzzle, offering a quick and straightforward way to challenge your crossword skills daily in significantly less time (it typically takes most players just over a minute to complete). Although The Mini is smaller and easier than a standard crossword, it can still present challenges. Getting stuck on a single clue can make a big difference between achieving your best completion time and having a frustrating attempt.

      Similar to our Wordle hints and Connections hints, we’re ready to assist you with The Mini if you find yourself needing some support today.

      Below are today’s answers for the NYT Mini crossword.

      NYT Mini Crossword answers today

      New York Times

      Across

      Unit of distance that can precede “stone” and “age” – MILE

      Type of powder used for hot chocolate – COCOA

      On the button – EXACT

      Connections – LINKS

      “___ not and say we did!” – LETS

      Down

      Gutsy determination – MOXIE

      “That’s not gonna work for me” – ICANT

      Strands – LOCKS

      Has a bite – EATS

      Spreadsheet unit – CELL

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